Research Center Administrator

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont is seeking a Research Program Admin MG4 X to define, develop, and lead a robust research enterprise centered on grants, contracts, and fee-for-service work. You will oversee grant preparation, budgets, protocols, and daily LCBR operations, supervising senior staff to maintain timelines and priorities for technical teams.

The role requires a Master’s degree in biochemistry, epidemiology, or related field, plus 4–6 years of related experience in clinical labs or research

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biochemistry, epidemiology, or related field.
• Four to six years’ related experience including administrative experience in a clinical laboratory or clinical research setting.
• Experience designing and implementing large-scale clinical trials and/or epidemiological studies.
• Experience with budget building and extramural training; preparing Manuals of Operations; supplying phlebotomy kits.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, implement, and lead a robust research enterprise with grants, contracts, and a fee-for-service account.
• Perform grant preparation, budget creation and management, and protocol development.
• Oversee daily operations of the Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry Research (LCBR) and supervise senior staff.
• Act as key contact for outside agencies, representing the LCBR and making decisions for principal investigators.

Skills

Grant management

Budget planning

Supervisory experience

Clinical research design

SPSS

Education

Master’s degree in biochemistry/epidemiology or related field

Tools

SPSS

Job description

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

For information on safety and security at the University of Vermont, see the annual security report by clicking on the Clery Act button in the sidebar menu.

Finalists for positions at UVM may be subject to a criminal background check.

For classified staff positions, actual hiring pay dependent on current competitor market conditions, comparable campus peer(s) at time of hire, and candidate’s experience level and length.

Define, develop, implement, and lead a robust research enterprise consisting of grants, contracts, and a fee‑for‑service account. Perform grant preparation, budget creation and management, protocol development and oversight, quality control and data analysis, and daily supervision of the Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry Research ( LCBR ), including direct supervision of senior staff to manage project timelines and set work schedules and priorities for technical staff. Act as key contact and advisor to outside agencies, including extramural faculty‑level investigators, representing the LCBR and making decisions for PIs in their absence. Work in collaboration with LCBR faculty.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Master’s degree in biochemistry, epidemiology, or related field and four to six years’ related experience required including administrative experience working in a clinical laboratory and/or clinical research setting required. Supervisory skills required. Experience in designing and implementing large scale clinical trials and/or epidemiological observational studies including budget building, extramural training, preparing Manuals of Operations, supplying phlebotomy kits, etc. Expertise with spreadsheet and word processing programs, databases, and statistical software programs (e.g., SPSS ) required. Experience with securing grant funding; primarily NIH and AHA ; familiarity with funding source forms.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowlege of UVM financial and administrative systems is highly preferable.

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $110,000-$116,742

Special Conditions

Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non‑exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Position

Union Position No

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/08/2025

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem‑solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Research Prog Admin MG4 X

Posting Number

Posting Number S5778PO

Department

Department Pathology&Laboratory Medicine/55650

Position Number

Position Number 003056

Percent of Full-Time

Percent of Full-Time 1.00

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

Term (months per year)

Term (months per year) 12

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please specify here where applicable. Enter "NA" if not applicable.

  (Open Ended Question)

• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • HigherEdJobs
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • LinkedIn
  • Seven Days
  • UVM Employee (Please specify below)
  • UVM Employment Web Site
  • Vermont JobLink (Department of Labor)
  • Other (Please specify below)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

Last refresh: Thursday October 09, 2025 01:26:07 AM